Columns Day Tripper

Post-COVID farm hopping bucket list

Weeks before COVID-19 became a pandemic and an enhanced community quarantine due was put in place, I was already planning to feature a couple of farms or garden-themed resorts which have been offering a getaway for families,…

Samar down the road

The recent declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic has thrown motorshows, car launches, travel plans, and even daily routines in disarray. But in this sunny southern archipelago, the safest place to be is in Mother Nature’s bosom for…

Distant shores

When the English balladeer duo Chad & Jeremy smashed the airwaves in 1966 with their hit single “Distant Shores,” I thought they were singing about the powdery beaches in the remote nooks and crannies of the Philippines.…

A piece of Capiz

Mention Capiz and two things come into mind—the exquisite decorative shell it was named after, and the rich aquatic resources which have made it the country’s seafood capital. But beyond these traditional tags, this ancient province has…

Two for the Road beyond V-Day

We can’t just get enough of the Filipino’s romantic character, that even two weeks after the Day of the Hearts, couples are still on the hunt for their special date which was hindered by the Covid-19 scare…

Two for the road on V-Day

Despite its seeming cheesiness, Valentine’s Day is a very special opportunity to hit the road with your loved one. Here is another merry mix of “hit list” which you can visit on V-Day and beyond. San Miguel.…

Exciting road trips for 2020

Every New Year brings new challenges and bucket lists of things to do or places to go for the weekend warriors. With new exciting car models from the popular brands and relatively unexplored destinations, 2020 will be…